Burkitt's lymphoma of the tonsil.
A case of Burkitt's lymphoma involving the tonsil in a 10-year-old Bedouin boy, is presented. The biological behaviour and the clinical presentation of this unusual neoplasm are discussed and the English language literature is reviewed. The diagnosis was made by histological examination, electron microscopy and confirmed by immunohistochemistry. The patient showed an excellent symptomatic response to surgery and chemotherapy.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
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Argov
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Leiberman
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Benharroch
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D000944:Antigens, Differentiation, B-Lymphocyte / Q000032:analysis; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure
D000944:Antigens, Differentiation, B-Lymphocyte